Melis Smith

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS

SEATTLE, WA 98101

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CRD#: 7189625

Professional summary

Melis Smith, who also goes by Melis Jordan, Melis Yalpi, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Seattle, Washington.

Melis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Melis has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Melis Jordan | Melis Yalpi

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 25, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1420 5th Avenue 11th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101

RIA

CRD#: 14455

SEATTLE, WA

Current

May 21, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1420 5th Avenue 11th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101

RIA

CRD#: 14455

SEATTLE, WA

Past

January 20, 2021 - March 29, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

SEATTLE, WA

Past

December 11, 2020 - March 29, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

SEATTLE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(6/25/2025)

Arizona
(7/1/2025)

IAR

Arizona
(7/10/2025)

California
(6/25/2025)

IAR

California
(6/25/2025)

Colorado
(6/26/2025)

Connecticut
(6/27/2025)

District of Columbia
(6/27/2025)

Florida
(6/25/2025)

Hawaii
(6/30/2025)

Idaho
(6/25/2025)

Illinois
(6/25/2025)

Maryland
(6/26/2025)

Michigan
(6/25/2025)

Minnesota
(6/25/2025)

Mississippi
(6/25/2025)

Montana
(6/25/2025)

Nevada
(6/26/2025)

New Mexico
(6/26/2025)

New York
(6/25/2025)

IAR

New York
(6/25/2025)

North Carolina
(6/30/2025)

Oklahoma
(6/25/2025)

Oregon
(6/26/2025)

IAR

Oregon
(6/26/2025)

Tennessee
(8/8/2025)

Texas
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Texas
(6/25/2025)

Utah
(6/26/2025)

Virginia
(6/26/2025)

Washington
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Washington
(6/25/2025)

Wisconsin
(6/30/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/23/2025

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/11/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/15/2019

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203

Mailing Address

800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203

Phone number

(800) 634-1100

Established

Delaware since 06/28/2004

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

244

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

USBA WRAP BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - 10/27/2025 (10/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
U.S. BANCORP	SOLE MEMBER
BEJASA, EILEEN	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BROKER-DEALER OPERATIONS	7002808
CANEVA, DANIEL CESAR	SVP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	1686099
CLARK, SHANNON KEITH	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	5829700
ELY, JAMES EUGENE JR.	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES	1843373
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLE	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER	4120145
LAWLOR, BETH DEDRICK	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	5352662
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSON	MANAGER	2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMAN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	5025315
TRIPLETT, SHANE T	INSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER	1865319

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,905
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,516,483,817

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	4
Arbitration	1

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/19/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Melis Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/23/2025

Series 7TO

Date: 12/11/2020

SIE

Date: 11/15/2019

FINRA

Current Firm

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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